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Which continent has the more species of poisonous snake than non poisonous snake?
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Australia has the highest number of venomous snakes of all the continents in the world, with seven of the world's ten most venomous snakes being found in the country. Of the 140 species of land snake and 32 species of sea snakes, around 100 are venomous. However, only about twelve of these could kill a human.
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Are there more poisonous snakes than non poisonous snakes?
No - of the roughly 3,500 species of snake species worldwide - about 400 are venomous, and of those only a small number are deadly to humans.
Are most snakes poisonous or nonpoisonus?
There are more non-venomous species. Of the approximately 2,600 known species of snake, only about 600 of those species are venomous. Only a small percentage of the venomous species have toxins powerful enough to kill humans.
Which snake has poison fangs?
Snakes with poisonous fangs fit into the category of Vipers. Only Vipers are poisonous. My Uncle is one of the leading snake experts in Australia. He discovered the worlds most venomous snake, known as the Fierce Snake. It's only found in a very small geographical area in the Australian Outback. This snakes venom is 200% more potent than any other snake on the planet.
Which country has the most poisonous living things?
Australia is often considered to have the most poisonous living things, including snakes, spiders, jellyfish, and certain insects. The country is home to numerous venomous species that can be harmful to humans.
What is the only poisonous frog called?
There are more than 1 poisonous species of frog or toad.
What snake is red?
A number of snake species are red. A more detailed description is required.
How many poisonous snakes are there in the world?
Technically there are none. There is no such thing as a "poisonous" snake. They are venomous, not poisonous. Poison has to be ingested, while venom has to be injected. However, of the approximately 2400 species of snakes in the world, around 600 are classified as "venomous". The bites from some would not affect a human seriously, while others are potentially fatal. Edit- Actually, the previous comment about poisonous snakes is incorrect, so far there are at least 4 recognized species of POISONOUS snake, including, Rhabdophis tigrinus, Thamnophis atratus, Thamnophis couchii, Thamnophis sirtalis. Most of which aquire their poison from things they eat such as poisonous frogs and keep the venom in glands on their necks.
What is a tree snake?
A tree snake is a snake that lives in trees. And to be more specific, they mostly live in rainforests and are somewhat poisonous. They eat rodents, bugs, or small birds.
How is the death cap poisonous compared to a snakes bite?
The death cap is more poisonous than the snakes bite. It depends what kind of snake it is.
How old is a 2 foot long snake?
That depends on the species of snake.
What is the most and very very very dangerous and poisonous snake in the world?
The most venomous snake on the planet is Belcher's sea snake, which is more venomous than the terrestrial taipan.
Is a snake an endangered species?
need to be more specific with your question. there are a few species of snakes that are endangered.
